xiphisternum
61xiphisternal cartilage — xiphisternal cartilage, the cartilaginous lower end of the sternum; xiphisternum …
62xiph|i|ster|num — «ZIHF uh STUR nuhm», noun, plural na « nuh». the posterior or lower part of the sternum of mammals (in man usually called xiphoid cartilage). ╂[< New Latin xiphisternum < Greek xíphos sword + Latin sternum sternum] …
63xiph|oid — «ZIHF oyd», adjective, noun. Anatomy. –adj. 1. shaped like or resembling a sword; ensiform: »a xiphoid bone. 2. of or having to do with the xiphisternum or xiphisternal cartilage. –n. the xiphisternal or xiphoid cartilage. ╂[< New Latin… …
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